Remote Start Install Mazda CX-7?!?!?
BlitzKeg
12-07-2008, 02:07 AM
??? I was just curious if any one has or had remote start installed on a 08 Mazda CX-7, I'm trying to make it a Christmas present.
Car toys seems to be out to rim me. Grand total of $373. Unit price is at $149 installed. Plus bypass module which is quoted at $70-$100. Which sounds like $124 for extra installation. = $373. Installation would take 1 to 2 hours.
It didn't bother me until I did some research. I went with Avital Avistart 4113 Remote Starter because all I need is remote start and no bells and whistles. So this unit is perfect.
Cartoys $150
ww.cartoys.com/Default.cfm/p/Avital_Avistart_4113/
Truck Customizers.Com $73
ww.truckcustomizers.com/products/K8DIR050.02.html
Lessco Electronics.Com $59
ww.lesscoelectronics.com/Avital_Avistart_4113_4113L_1_Button_Starter_p/4113%204113l.htm
(just add a W ^^^)
So that's $200-214 for installation and $159-174 for hardware? I didn't even look for a module bypass or add taxes.
Am I getting screwed or is this about normal? Somebody toss me some lube!
:sly: :crying: :sly:
Car toys seems to be out to rim me. Grand total of $373. Unit price is at $149 installed. Plus bypass module which is quoted at $70-$100. Which sounds like $124 for extra installation. = $373. Installation would take 1 to 2 hours.
It didn't bother me until I did some research. I went with Avital Avistart 4113 Remote Starter because all I need is remote start and no bells and whistles. So this unit is perfect.
Cartoys $150
ww.cartoys.com/Default.cfm/p/Avital_Avistart_4113/
Truck Customizers.Com $73
ww.truckcustomizers.com/products/K8DIR050.02.html
Lessco Electronics.Com $59
ww.lesscoelectronics.com/Avital_Avistart_4113_4113L_1_Button_Starter_p/4113%204113l.htm
(just add a W ^^^)
So that's $200-214 for installation and $159-174 for hardware? I didn't even look for a module bypass or add taxes.
Am I getting screwed or is this about normal? Somebody toss me some lube!
:sly: :crying: :sly:
PaulD
12-07-2008, 12:12 PM
1 to 2 hours for remote start ? sounds kinda low to me, maybe an actual installer can chime in.
BlitzKeg
12-07-2008, 10:21 PM
What do you mean by low? Like a good price or it should take longer?
PaulD
12-07-2008, 10:42 PM
I would think it would be more like 4+ hours. There are a lot of sensors and the like that have to be connected but I would rather an installer with experience give an honest answer.
ponchonutty
12-09-2008, 07:52 AM
For that car I charge $199 installed for remote start only--no keyless. The bypass I use is from www.ifar.ca and usually runs me about $35 and I don't charge extra for bypasses. The price you gave seems alittle high but pricing depends on the quality of the work, products sold, and competition.
absolutesound
01-17-2009, 11:04 AM
1 to 2 hours for remote start ? sounds kinda low to me, maybe an actual installer can chime in.
ive been installing for 15 years and 2 hours is plenty of time to do remote starts.Ive done them from start to finish in as little as 45 min...but thats with all the exp
ive been installing for 15 years and 2 hours is plenty of time to do remote starts.Ive done them from start to finish in as little as 45 min...but thats with all the exp
PaulD
01-17-2009, 11:25 AM
that's why I wanted experienced instalers to chime in, I tinker with this stuff in my garage when I have time.
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